Alexis Tsipras said that "there is no Baltakos Gate, there is a Samaras Gate," alluding to the scandal involving a publicised discussion between Baltakos and Kasidiaris.

Supreme Court Prosecutor Efterpi Goutzamani's ruling says that “those using illegally obtained video conversations will be immediately arrested, even if active deputies".

The American Jewish Congress has issued an announcement calling the resignation of Takis Baltakos entirely warranted, but puts full support behind Greek PM.